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Fuel Import Costs Spike 51.5% in First Nine Months
Sri Lanka's fuel import expenses surged by 51.5% from January to September 2026, primarily due to higher refined petroleum costs. Despite a slight decrease in monthly spending for September, the total expenditure reached USD 4,487.2 million.
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Summary
This represents a 51.5% surge from the USD 2,961.3 million recorded during the corresponding period in 2025. Expenditure in this category rose from USD 2,171.4 million in the previous year to USD 3,483.7 million during the nine-month window. Fuel import expenditure for the month fell 5.8% to USD 415.1 million, compared to USD 440.7 million spent in September 2025.